1995 Ford Thunderbird Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Ford Thunderbird, 5% of the 261 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When making a left hand turn out of our neighborhood, the steering wheel locked up causing my 16 year old daughter to lose control and run head on into a parked car.”
NHTSA complaint #10435082, filed 2011-11“High pressure power steering line that runs from the gear box across the underneath carriage of the car to the right side of the power steering short rack, is crossed by two transmission cooling lines. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Owner made temporary repairs and problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #832855, filed 1998-12“When driving the steering wheel would lock, and seconds later the steering would get extremely loose and driver would lose control of vehicle. Has seen dealer 5 times. Rack and pinion has been replaced. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #818892, filed 1997-11“On two occasions in heavy traffic vehicle suddenly lurched forward. Dealer was notified. Engine roars, consumer would tap the accelerator and would go to the floor, feels as if vehicle is put in neutral. Dealer replaced transmission gear shift switch assembly. Check engine light came on intermittently. Dealer replace 2 o2 sensors and maf sensor. Vehicle pulls to right. Wheel alignment performed. Steering wheel shimmy when applying brakes. Prformed front disc/ rear drum brake service. Replaced front rotors after brake job due to pulsation. Steering column had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #8004997, filed 2002-03Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 9 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Thunderbird
94 complaintsEngine cooling
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Ford Thunderbird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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